Sony RDR-VX521, Service Manual

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If you connect a component that does not accept
the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no
sound) will come out from the speakers, and may
affect your ears or cause speaker damage.
◆ Dolby Digital (DVDs only)
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
◆
DTS (DVD VIDEOs only)
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.
Downmix (DVDs only)
Switches the method for mixing down to two
channels when you play a DVD which has rear
sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby
Digital format. For details on the rear signal
components, see “
A
Connecting to audio L/R
jacks” on page 19. This function affects the output
of the following jacks:
– LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks
– AUDIO OUT L/R jacks
– DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack when “Dolby Digital” is set to
“D-PCM” (page 102).
Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs
only)
Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned
down when playing a DVD that conforms to
“Audio DRC.” This affects the output from the
following jacks:
– LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks
– AUDIO OUT L/R jacks
– DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack only when “Dolby Digital” is
set to “D-PCM” (page 102).
D-PCM Select this when the recorder
is connected to an audio
component lacking a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder. You
can select whether the
signals conform to Dolby
Surround or not by making
adjustments to the
“Downmix” item in “Audio”
setup (page 103).
Dolby
Digital
Select this when the recorder
is connected to an audio
component with a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder.
On Select this when the recorder
is connected to an audio
component with a built-in
DTS decoder.
Off Select this when the recorder
is connected to an audio
component without a built-in
DTS decoder.
10:10 AM
Dolby Digital
DTS
Digital Out
: 4:3 Letter Box
On
Setup
Disc Setting
Edit
Title List
Timer
Dubbing
D-PCM
Dolby Digital
Dolby
Surround Normally select this
position.
Multi-channel audio signals
are output to two channels
for enjoying surround
sounds.
Normal Multi-channel audio signals
are downmixed to two
channels for use with your
stereo.
Standard Normally select this
position.
TV Mode Makes low sounds clear
even if you turn the volume
down.
Wide
Range
Gives you the feeling of
being at a live performance.
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Scan Audio (DVDs only)
Note
Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio.
DV/D8 Audio Input
Note
Select “Stereo 2” or “Mix” if you have added a second
audio channel when recording with your digital video
camera.
Line Audio Input
When recording from equipment connected to the
LINE 1 IN or LINE 2 IN jack to a DVD disc in this
recorder, select line input audio.
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Hint
Audio selected with the connected equipment is recorded
on a disc other than DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs
(VR mode).
Recording, Set Top Box
Control, and VCR Settings
(Features)
The “Features” setup allows you to make set top
box control settings or change the tape length, auto
play and auto repeat settings.
1
Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
2
Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.
3
Select “Features,” and press ENTER.
The “Features” setup appears with the
following options. The default settings are
underlined.
DVD Auto Chapter
Automatically divides a recording (a title) into
chapters by inserting chapter markings at
specified intervals. The markings are inserted
while the recording is being made.
Note
Actual intervals may differ depending on the size of the
recording. The selected setting should be regarded as an
approximate chapter interval.
On Outputs audio signals during
FF1 fast-forward of a DVD
disc with Dolby Digital
soundtracks.
Off No sound is output during
FF1 fast-forward.
Stereo 1 Records original sound only.
Normally select this when
dubbing a DV format tape.
Stereo 2 Records additional audio
only.
Mix Records both original and
additional sounds.
Stereo Records stereo sound only.
Select this for discs other
than DVD-RWs (VR mode)/
DVD-Rs (VR mode).
Main/Sub Records the two different
soundtracks on DVD-RWs
(VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR
mode). You can select either
soundtrack when playing
back the disc.
Off No chapter mark is inserted.
5 Min Inserts chapter marks at
approximately 5 minute
intervals.
15 Min Inserts chapter marks at
approximately 15 minute
intervals.
Setup
Disc Setting
Edit
Title List
Timer
Dubbing
10:10 AM
DVD Auto Chapter
Format DVD-RW
VCR Function
Synchro Recording
Set Top Box Control
Features
: 5 Min
: VR
: to DVD
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Format DVD-RW (DVD-RWs only)
Selects the recording format for an unused DVD-
RW, when first inserted.
VCR Function
Press ENTER and select “Tape Length,” “Auto
Play,” or “Auto Repeat.”
◆ Tape Length
◆ Auto Play
◆
Auto Repeat
Synchro Recording
Set Top Box Control
You can control your cable box/satellite receiver
using the supplied set top box controller. See
“Step 7: Easy Setup” for details. Press ENTER,
and select “On” or “Off.”
When “Set Top Box Control” is set to “On,” you
can make the following settings. Note that when
you change “Set Top Box Control” to “On” or
“Off,” all timer recording settings will be
canceled.
◆ Brand Code
See “Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code”
(page 125) for the brand code for your cable box
or satellite receiver, and enter the code using the
number buttons and ENTER.
◆
Connections
Selects the connection you used for your cable box
or satellite receiver. When the cable box or
satellite receiver is connected to the recorder’s
LINE IN jacks, select the connection from
“Line1” or “Line2.” When the cable box or
satellite receiver is connected to the recorder’s
VHF/UHF IN jack, select the output channel,
“Ch3” or “Ch4.”
◆
Ch. Digit lock
Allows you to select whether to fix the digits for
your cable box or satellite receiver.
VR
Automatically formats the disc in
VR mode.
Video Automatically formats the disc in
Video mode.
T120
For T-120 or shorter length tapes.
T160 For T-160 length tapes.
T180 For T-180 or longer length tapes.
On Starts playback automatically,
when you insert a tape with its
safety tab removed.
Off Turns off Auto Play. You need to
press
H
PLAY to start
playback, even if you insert a tape
with its safety tab removed.
On Plays back a tape repeatedly. The
VCR rewinds the tape to the
beginning and restarts playback
automatically.
Off Turns off Auto Repeat.
to DVD
Sets the recorder to record
programs from connected
equipment that has a timer
function (such as a satellite tuner)
to a DVD disc.
to VIDEO Sets the recorder to record
programs from connected
equipment that has a timer
function (such as a satellite tuner)
to a VHS tape.
On Turns on the cable box/satellite
receiver control function. See
“Using the cable box/satellite
receiver control function”
(page 12).
Off Turns off the cable box/satellite
receiver control function. Select
this if you do not want to use the
supplied set top box controller.
Off Select this when your cable box or
satellite receiver only accepts a
three or more digit channel
number. Normally select this.
Lock to
2 digits Select this only when your cable
box or satellite receiver only
accepts a two digit channel
number.
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◆ Mode for SET button
Select “Mode 1” or “Mode 2” if your cable box or
satellite receiver requires pressing an ENTER
button or a SET button etc., after entering the
channel number. If “Mode 1” does not work, try
“Mode 2.” If your cable box or satellite receiver
does not respond to either setting, contact the
manufacturer of the cable box or satellite receiver.
Language, Parental Control
Settings/Factory Settings
(Options)
The “Options” setup allows you to set up other
operational settings.
1
Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
2
Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.
3
Select “Options,” and press ENTER.
The “Options” setup appears with the
following options. The default settings are
underlined.
Language
◆
OSD (On-Screen Display)
Switches the display language on the screen.
◆ Disc Menu (DVD VIDEOs only)
Switches the language for the DVD menu.
◆
Audio (DVD VIDEOs only)
Switches the language of the soundtrack.
When you select “Original,” the language given
priority in the disc is selected.
◆ Subtitle (DVD VIDEOs only)
Switches the language of the subtitles recorded on
the disc.
When you select “Auto,” the subtitle language
changes according to the language you selected
for the soundtrack. See page 124 for an
explanation of the language abbreviations.
Note
If you select a language in “Disc Menu,” “Subtitle,” or
“Audio” that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO, one of
the recorded languages will be automatically selected.
Off No code is sent when SET is
pressed. Normally select this.
Mode 1 Sends the channel number you
entered.
Mode 2
Sends the channel number you
entered.
Language
Parental
Front Display
Command Mode
Factory Setting
: Auto
: DVD 3
10:10 AM
Options
Setup
Disc Setting
Edit
Title List
Timer
Dubbing